N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 80-1.3
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 41, October 9, 2024
Section 80-1.3 - Citizenship(a) Notwithstanding any other provision this Part to the contrary, no otherwise qualified applicant shall be denied a certificate under this Part, or registration pursuant to this Title by reason of his or her citizenship or immigration status, unless such applicant is otherwise ineligible for a professional license under 8 USC section 1621 or any other applicable Federal law. Provided, however that pursuant to 8 USC section 1621(d), no otherwise qualified alien shall be precluded from obtaining a professional license under this Title if an individual is not unlawfully present in the United States, including but not limited to applicants granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals relief or similar relief from deportation.(b) The requirements of subdivision (a) of this section shall not preclude a candidate who is not a citizen of the United States from qualifying for a permit or other authorization to teach in the public schools of New York State, in accordance with specific provisions of the Education Law that authorize such teaching service by a candidate who is not a citizen of the United States, such as section 3005 of the Education Law.N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 80-1.3
Amended, New York State Register, Volume XXXVI, Issue 27, effective 7/9/2014Adopted New York State Register June 1, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 22, eff. 6/1/2016Amended New York State Register December 24, 2019/Volume XLI, Issue 52, eff. 12/24/2019